Even the most heavy rock bands can take a trick or two from Beyoncé‘s playbook. After releasing a new single, “The Stage,” Avenged Sevenfold decided to offer fans something a little special.

Avenged Sevenfold have surprise dropped a new album, The Stage. It came as a surprise, and the band hosted two pop-up store events in New York City and Los Angeles to celebrate. Check out the group’s announcement of the album after the jump!

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